Selstedt: Family of 3

1 week ago Monday I woke up not feeling well, unknowing I would have a beautiful baby boy by that night. You would think the 15 hours in the meantime would have been long and painstaking, however I can only look back at that day and smile remembering the whirlwind of anticipation and excitement.
I started the day at work as I normally do, while some of my favorite people in the world (who also happen to be my co-workers) helped me time my contractions throughout the morning. By lunch, I was ready to leave work, but not quite ready to check into the hospital so I went to my friend Randi's house. She took a long walk with me on a 90+ degree day while we waited for Cody to drive home from work in Detroit Lakes and pick me up.
After checking into the hospital, things progressed steadily throughout the evening. When the contractions seemed unbearable, I would look over at Cody. His excitement was contagious, and better than any kind of epidural or pain medication they could have offered me. It carried me through the final stages of labor and at exactly 11:09 we had our reward. The single most perfect thing I have ever laid eyes on-my sweet Milo.

We have been home for a week now and we are all doing well. I would say we are adjusting, but it feels like anything but. In fact, I'm not sure how we ever lived without him. Welcome to our family Milo Wayne!

Day after due date.

It's 40 weeks + 1 day today..and no sign of a baby coming quite yet.  This is after baby got us a little excited after a day of contractions Thursday, we thought we were headed for the delivery room for sure! Instead, yesterday and last night followed by being very uneventful.
It was hard not to feel a little discouraged yesterday, but this morning brings a whole new day.  We were able to sleep in and make some coffee and muffins--something Cody and I almost NEVER get to do  together on a Saturday morning with our conflicting work schedules and busy lives.  I feel a little selfish saying so, but there is a small part of me that is actually happy that baby is giving us this one last opportunity for mom and dad to enjoy some time together.  Plus, it is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning, and I still feel great--so much to be thankful for. 
We can't wait to update with exciting news!! But as for this morning, it's just coffee and muffins for us.  :)